First Look: 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3

Nissan is taking the knowledge gained from a year's worth of competition, and cranking up the power and performance of the 2013 Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 racecar. Built to comply with the FIA GT3 championship rules and regulations, special attention has been paid to improving several aspects of the car to help it compete in highly competitive series such as Japan's Super GT (GT 300 class), Super Taikyu (GT3), along with the British GT Championship and GT Cup. These areas of focus have included:

Engine performance & durability

Aerodynamic performance

Brake balance

Suspension settings

Optimized gear ratios to match engine output

Minimum weight is 2,860 lbs., though this is subject to modification by the FIA to keep the racing field on level footing via adding or subtracting ballast. The turbocharged 3.8-liter V-6 engine pushes out 543 bhp (roughly the same as stock) at 6,500 rpm, and 470 lb.-ft. of torque at 5,000 rpm. Once again, both figures are subject to change depending on the series and racing regulations.

The order books for the GT-R Nismo GT3 opened on November 13, so feel free to send Nissan a check. Just don't plan on driving this car on public roads; this racing version of the GT-R is for track use only.

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